I feel like a real idiot not being able to figure this out by myself - perhaps some sleep would help. However, I just installed/compiled PHP 5 so that I could work with PHPList utilizing the necessary IMAP component.

Step 8] After it has finished you will need to edit your .htaccess file appropriately. Add the following:

AddHandler phpFive .php
Action phpFive /cgi-bin/php.cgi

to a file called .htaccess and place it in the root folder of your domain you specified above (/home/YOUR USERNAME/YOUR DOMAIN HERE/.htaccess)

FIRST QUESTION:
Does this .htaccess file already exist somewhere or do I have to create it myself? I'm assuming we have to create it.
Cause I'm looking all over and the only .htaccess file that I see is the one that I previously uploaded with the PHPList program. [which is currently under the
root /domain.com /public_html /lists ] folder
SECOND QUESTION:
The .htaccess file is supposed to be placed in the
root / directory
... correct?
THIRD QUESTION:
Since I just installed PHP 5 - would I have to go back and erase the PHPList emailing program and reinstall it in my directory- in order for it to function with the newly installed PHP 5? Or would it still work?
Also the database that I created to work with PHPList ... would that too have to be recreated since I compiled a new version of PHP 5?
I hope these question makes sense :)!
Please forgive me if these questions seem like nonsense, but I've been working all night trying to get PHPList to work. At this point my brain seems to be fighting me.
Thank you very very kindly,
User24

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